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Pennsylvania Content Standards – Mifflin County Grade Level Benchmarks

1.1 Learning to Read Independently
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A. Before reading text, identify the story type (e.g., real vs. make-believe). A. Before reading, state predictions about story type. A. Before reading, recognize the purpose and types of text. A. Before reading, identify the purposes and types of text (e.g., literary, informational). A. Before reading, set a purpose of reading and identify the type of text. A. Before reading, establish the purpose for reading.
B. Apply concepts of print (e.g., title, author, book parts, directionality of letters, words or text); locate known letters and/or words. B. Preview text formats. B. Preview and understand the text. B. Understand the text formats (e.g., title, headings, chapters, and table of contents). B. Preview the text format with the intent of organizing for reading. B. Select texts for a particular purpose using the format of the text as a guide.
C. Determine relationships between illustrations and written text, and understand that print conveys a message. C. During reading, apply phonetic analysis and develop a basic sight word vocabulary. C. During reading, use knowledge of phonics, word analysis. C. During reading, use knowledge of phonics, word analysis to decode and understand new words. C. During reading, use knowledge of phonics, word analysis, glossary, dictionary, and context clues, to decode and understand new words. Use these words in writing and /or speaking. C. During reading, use knowledge of phonics and word analysis.
D. Understand text read orally. D. Read text for understanding. D. Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies. D. Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies. D. Read and understand text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies. D. Identify the basic ideas and facts in text to make predictions about text.
E. Acquire a basic sight vocabulary. E. Acquire a sight vocabulary. E. Acquire a reading vocabulary. E. Acquire a reading vocabulary by identifying and using words. E. Acquire a reading vocabulary and recognize words related through roots, suffixes, and prefixes. E. Identify and correctly use key vocabulary.
F. Read basic sight vocabulary in various subjects. F. Read sight vocabulary words in various subject areas. F. Recognize and understand sight vocabulary words in various subject areas. F. Apply and use key vocabulary from various subject areas. F. Recognize, understand the meaning of and correctly use key vocabulary from various subject areas. F.  Identify and correctly use key vocabulary.
G. Demonstrate understanding and interpretation of text. G. After reading, demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text. G. After reading, demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text G. After reading, demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text G. After reading, demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text. G. Demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text
H. Demonstrate reading fluency (e.g., finger plays, poems, nursery rhymes, rereading familiar text, patterned sentences) and comprehension in reading. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading, and read a variety of genres and types of text. H. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading.

 

1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
K 1 2 3 4 5
A8 Identify story type (e.g., real, make believe), and determine essential information. A. Listen to and discuss content of informational texts.

 

 A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. Analyze text organization and content. A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
B. Identify and use a variety of media. B. Identify and use a variety of media. B. Identify and use a variety of media. B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced. B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced. B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.
C. Verbalize and identify various forms of genre. C. Verbalize and identify various forms of genre. C. Verbalize forms of genre. C. Produce work in at least one literary genre that follows the conventions of the genre. C. Produce work in at least one literary genre. C. Produce work in at least one literary genre that follows the conventions of the genre.

 

1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Become familiar with a variety of works of literature. A. Listen to and compare orally a variety of works of literature. A. Understand a variety of works of literature. A. Understand a variety of works of literature. A. Read and understand works of literature. A. Understand works of literature.
B. Identify literary elements in stories. B. Identify literary elements in stories. B. Identify literary elements in stories. B. Identify literary elements in stories. B. Explain the use of literary elements within text. B. Compare the use of literary elements within and among texts.
C. Identify literary devices in stories. C. Identify literary devices in stories. C. Identify literary devices in stories. C. Identify literary devices in stories. C. Investigate the use of literary devices in stories. C. Describe how the author uses literary devices to convey meaning.
D. Recognize and complete predictable language patterns. D. Recognize and complete predictable language patterns. D. Recognize and complete predictable language patterns. D. Identify the structures in poetry. D. Identify and interpret the effects of sound and structure in poetry. D. Identify and respond to the effects of sound and structure in poetry (e.g., alliteration, rhyme, and verse form).
E. Identify dialogue in simple text. E. Identify dialogue. E. Understand dialogue in works of literature. E. Identify the structures in drama. E. Identify and explain the structures in drama, and recognize the use of drama as a source of information. E. Analyze drama as information source, entertainment, persuasion, or transmitter of culture.
F. Respond to works of literature. F. Respond to nonfiction and fiction works of literature. F. Respond to nonfiction and fiction works of literature. F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction, including poetry and drama. F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction, including poetry and drama. F. Respond to nonfiction and fiction, including poetry and drama.

 

1.4 Types of Writing
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Write to express an idea of a story or personal experience. A. Write a narrative piece from personal experience. A. Write fictional and non-fictional pieces. A. Write narrative pieces. A. Write narrative pieces such as stories, poems and plays. A. Write poems, plays, and multi-paragraph stories.
B. Write to inform. B. Write an informational sentence about a topic discussed in content area. B. Understand how to write informational pieces B. Write informational pieces such as descriptions, letters, reports, and instructions, using illustrations when relevant. B. Write multi-paragraph pieces such as descriptions, letters and explanatory essays. B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces.
C. Write a personal opinion. C. Write on a given topic. C. Understand how to express an opinion. C. Write an opinion. C. Write an opinion or persuasive piece. C. Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed.

 

1.5 Quality of Writing
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Retell or write a story. A. Write on a single topic.. A. Write with a distinct main idea. A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus. A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus. A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus.
B. Use prewriting strategies. B. Write using sentences appropriate for the topic. B. Write using content appropriate for the topic. B. Write using well- developed content appropriate for the topic. B. Write using well- developed content appropriate for the topic. B. Write using well developed content appropriate for the topic.
C. Dictate or write a story that makes sense. C. Write with organization.

 

 C. Write with a recognizable organization. C. Write with controlled and/or subtle organization. C. Write with control and/or subtle organization. C. Write with controlled and/or subtle organization.
D. Write using complete sentences. D. Write using complete sentences. D. Write with an awareness of personal style. D. Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition. D. Write with a cognizance of the stylistic aspects of composition. D. Write with an understanding of the stylistic aspects of composition.
E. Revise writing. E. Revise writing with teacher assistance. E. Revise writing to improve detail and order. E. Revise writing to improve detail and order. E. Revise writing. E. Revise writing to improve organization and word choice.
F. Edit writing. F. Edit writing using the conventions of language with teacher assistance.

 

 F. Edit using the conventions of language. F. Edit writing using the conventions of language. F. Edit writing using the conventions of language. F. Edit writing using the conventions of language.
G. Publish and/or share writing. G. Present and/or orally share written work for publication when appropriate. G. Present and/or orally defend written work for publication when appropriate. G. Present and/or orally defend written work for publication when appropriate. G. Present and/or orally defend written work for publication when appropriate. G. Present and/or orally defend written work for publication when appropriate.
H. Use formal manuscript handwriting. H. Produce legible work.

 

 H. Review and develop cursive handwriting skills. H. Develop manuscript and cursive handwriting skills. H. Develop manuscript and cursive handwriting skills, stressing form, size, slant, rhythm, spacing, and control. Apply handwriting skills in daily work. H. Review and develop cursive handwriting skills.

 

1.6 Speaking and Listening
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Listen to others. A. Be an active listener. A. Listen to others. A. Listen to others. A. Listen to others. A. Listen to others.
B. Relate a selection to a similar experience.

 

 B. Listen to selection of literature, and relate it to similar experiences. B. Listen to a selection of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction), and relate it to similar experiences. B. Listen to a selection of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction). B. Listen to a selection of literature and relate it to similar experiences. B. Listen to a selection of literature (fiction and/or nonfiction), and relate it to similar experiences.
C. Speak using appropriate speech skills. C. Speak using appropriate speech skills. C. Speak using appropriate speech skills. C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations. C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations. C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations.
D. Contribute to discussions. D. Contribute to discussions. D. Contribute to discussions. D. Contribute to discussions. D. Contribute to discussions. D. Contribute to discussions.
E. Participate in group discussion. E. Participate in small- and large-group discussions and presentations. E. Participate in small- and large-group discussions and presentations. E. Participate in small- and large-group discussions and presentations E. Participate in small- and large-group discussions and presentations. E. Participate in small- and large-group discussions and presentations, and participate in everyday conversation.
F. Recognize media for learning purposes. F. Use media for learning purposes. F. Use media for learning purposes. F. Use media for learning purposes. F. Use media for learning purposes. F. Use media for learning purposes.

 

1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the English Language
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Recognize that there are other languages. A. Recognize that there are other languages. A. Recognize that some words from other languages are commonly used English words. A. Identify words from other languages that are commonly used English words. A. Identify words from other languages that are commonly used English words. A. Identify words from other languages that are commonly used English words.
B. Identify dialogue in literature. B. Recognize variations in the dialogue of literary characters. B. Identify variations in the dialogues of literary characters. Recognize that appropriate language varies according to setting. B. Identify variations in the dialogues of literary characters. B. Identify language variations in written and oral text. B. Identify differences in formal and informal speech.

 

1.8 Research
K 1 2 3 4 5
A. Research topics. A. Discuss content topics of interest for research. A. Discuss topics of interest and select a topic for research. A. Develop research processes. A. Develop research processes. A. Develop research processes..
B. Locate topic information. B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. B. Locate information using appropriate sources.
C. Present researched topic. C. Organize and present two or more main ideas from research. C. Organize and present main ideas from the research. C. Organize and present main ideas from the research. C. Organize and present main ideas from the research. C. Organize and present the main ideas from the research.

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